Archive for March, 2015

BBC is a neighborhood outreach to the Cleveland International Film Festival. We’re thankful for the opportunity and very happy to see the event grow year after year.

Our staff members have seen films this year and thoroughly enjoyed them. If you haven’t attended yet, consider doing so next year. You will not regret it!
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39th CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
PRESENTED BY DOLLAR BANK
CELEBRATES RECORD-BREAKING YEAR

The 39th Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF), presented by Dollar Bank, hosted record-breaking crowds during the 12-day event held in Tower City Cinemas in downtown Cleveland and at eleven other neighborhood locations. The CIFF welcomed 100,204 attendees to its 500+ screenings and, in partnership with Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, raised $138,427 in Challenge Match (annual campaign) donations.

The Festival showcased 196 feature films and 234 short subjects from 60 countries. FilmSlam (the CIFF’s high school and middle school mini-Festival) was attended by a record-breaking 8,800 engaged and enthusiastic students from 97 schools. More than 1,000 volunteers donated their time and talents to help pave the way for the success of the CIFF39, contributing over 11,000 hours of their invaluable time. And without the generous support of our 151 sponsors and funders, 178 non-profit community partners, and 80 media and neighborhood outreach partners, the CIFF39 would not have been possible.

The CIFF hosted approximately 300 filmmakers from around the world who shared their films and offered both local and global perspectives on a vast array of topics. The winners of the competitions and awards were announced at the Closing Night ceremony on Sunday, March 29, 2015.

Music Movies Competition
Presented with the generous support of Jules and Fran Belkin
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER, Directed by Martin Shore (USA)
$5,000 cash prize

ReelWomenDirect Award for Excellence in Directing by a Woman
Presented with the generous support of Deborah Bachman Ratner
Alexandria Bombach and Mo Scarpelli (for FRAME BY FRAME; Afghanistan)
$10,000 cash prize

Yesterday, Alonzo Mitchell from Ohio Homecoming posted to Facebook about how he was selected to take President Barack Obama to dinner while the president is in Cleveland this week. Mitchell asked his friends what three people should join him and where they should take President Obama.

Some of our supporters suggested Mitchell take President Obama to Bridgeport Cafe. (We agree!)

While it’s unfortunate that the story was a farce, we are humbled that our supporters would recommend Bridgeport Cafe as a place to take the president to dinner. Thank you to all of you who suggested the cafe!

The Cleveland International Film Festival is truly one of our favorite events and one of the best film festivals on earth. We love seeing films from all over the world and experiencing and learning about other cultures. We also enjoy supporting emerging independent filmmakers. The event takes place March 18-29, 2015.

This week, we have an opportunity for you to receive two FREE tickets to CIFF39. Simply spend $20 at Bridgeport Cafe, 7201 Kinsman Road, and you’ll get a pair of vouchers (a $30 value) to any film completely free!

Here are some ideas about to spend $20 at Bridgeport Cafe:

– Take a friend or coworker to lunch

– Buy lunch for yourself and purchase fresh fruits and vegetables

– Get a $20 gift card and use it to get coffee and breakfast a few mornings

Our friends at Firth Third Bank are hiring a mortage loan officer (MLO) who specializes in working in low- to moderate-income areas. See the posting below for more information.

GENERAL FUNCTION: Performs a wide range of duties relating to the origination of residential 1st mortgage loans for outside referrals. Meets standards and objectives defined by management for mortgage loan sales and cross-selling objectives. Assumes overall responsibility for the residential mortgage loan from application to closing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Experience working in and with LMI areas

Develop referral contacts (realtors, builders, professional and personal contacts).
* Maintain knowledge of Fifth Third Mortgage CompanyÆs policies and procedures.
* Maintain knowledge of available loan products, processing procedures, and underwriting and general departmental guidelines.
* Follow defined protocol for escalation exceptions.
* Take applicant applications by completing Fannie Mae form 1003 on the laptop.
* Utilize the laptop for communication and access of daily rates, applicant credit reports, Loan Prospector responses and transmitting the loan to LOMAS.
* Collect appropriate documentation from each applicant and deliver loan package in the time frames set by management.
* Manage pipeline for all originated loans through closing and complete required management reports.
* Communicate with branches and/or applicants of providing timely updates and progress reports.
* Maintain high levels of customer service while managing each applicantÆs and support staffÆs expectations.
* Attend and participate in all Consumer Lending meetings as required by management.

Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Incorporated (BBC) is a non-profit neighborhood development organization founded in 1990 that serves most of Cleveland's Ward 5. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for residents of Ward 5 by initiating and cultivating housing, retail, employment, and recreation opportunities through effective partnerships with residents, community groups, government, corporations and institutions.